Desktop pictures can't see Aperture library

I have a two monitor setup (with my external monitor being used for the menu bar). I also use Mission Control to have 4 desktop "pairs". I have set my desktop images for "all 8 monitors" to a random selection from the same Aperture "Album".
My issue is that the Desktop System Preference won't "keep" it's settings for the built-in MacBook Pro screen. It constantly reverts to the default Apple images for it's backdrop. The external monitor seems to be OK, it's just the built in monitor that constantly reverts.
To make matters worse, when I launch the Desktop SP panel, sometimes it can't even "find" the Aperture Album. It seems to know Aperture is installed, since it's in the list, but it won't expand (there are no sub-folders under the aperture folder). It seems to happen a lot when I put the Mac to sleep, but I haven't been able to pin down an exact cause.
Is anybody else having issues with Desktop images resetting to Apple defaults?
TIA, Steve

So basically here's what I did:
Created a new library. Let iphoto name it. (it was named Photo Library).
Openned iWork (I don't care which app...they all do the same **** thing)
Click on Media, and voila. There is my library, with the photos in it.
NOW.....I changed the name of the new library to something else. Open it in iphoto or aperture. I see the photos in the app. When I open it with iWork, now it's empty and says that there is NO media.
I work with multiple libraries, and there are all named according to subject (Work, Family, etc.).
Apple has screwed the pooch with this abysmal version of the software.
If you are happy putting ALL your photos in 1 library, good for you. If not, your screwed.

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So your Aperture library is in fact a previous iPhoto library.
Correct. When I purchased Aperture, I imported from my iPhoto library. And I guess they are shared.
I am still not quite sure about the state of your iPhoto/Aperture library. Depending on when you bought Aperture, you may have imported the iPhoto Library into a new Aperture Library; then you now have an Aperture library, or you may have simply opened the iPhot Library in Aperture, keeping it an iPhoto Library. The Finder can show you what it is.
Select your library in the Finder and use the Finder command "Get Info ⌘I". The Info panel will show you the type of the library.
Disclose the "General" brick in the panel. The "Kind" will either show "iPhoto Library" or "Aperture Library".
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I appreciate the help so far. Right now I'm doing the generate preview thing again, which is taking awhile. But I'm guessing that since my iPhoto and Aperture libraries are linked and shared now this won't matter much. I will still only see iPhoto listed in the Media Browser..
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Created a new library. Let iphoto name it. (it was named Photo Library).
Openned iWork (I don't care which app...they all do the same **** thing)
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Léonie,
Results as follows:
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/Volumes/My Passport for Mac/Photos/IMG_0030.JPG
Mac-Mini:~ Dave$ ls -B /Volumes/My\ Passport\ for\ Mac/Photos/IMG_0030\ $1$.JPG
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I also copied the problem file along with the non-problem file with the similar filename (1) to my desktop. When I begin any search string, the problem file disappears. If I completely rename it including extension, it disappears. If I make a copy and change it's name, neither show up. It seems as though there is some attribute of this file, all copies, and a bunch of others in my photo database, that is causing some kind of issue. I've taken a look at both file's info and there appears to be no differences, including permissions. Appears to be more of a file system/finder problem. I may try a different community.
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Vincèn,
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And did you try a rebuild (depressing Cmd and Option during Aperture startup until the message comes up, choose Rebuild now, get a Coffee).
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Even if all your images are referenced it's a good idea to use a Vault, as it backs up the structure (not the referenced images, of course).
Also ranting doesn't help getting answers. Asking a straight question is best, OK ?
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